M2 August 2018 - LATEST ISSUE!
The Space To Watch: Hayabusa-2
Operated by JAXA, Japan’s Hayabusa-2 spacecraft has been circling through empty space for the past four years. A lost, floating thing in the depths of the universe. “What was it looking for?” you may be asking. Well, a tiny asteroid called Ryugu with the single purpose of collecting foreign materials from it to bring back...
Beyond Traditional – Michael Anderson
MediaWorks CEO, Michael Anderson has leadership experience honed by years at some of Australia’s largest media companies. He led one of Australia’s largest commercial radio groups, Austereo for seven years, was Chairman of Oztam and oOH! Media and a non-Executive Director of Fairfax Australia. But from an environment that is often still associated with the...
Filtered TV Viewing? Filtrie
Doesn’t it get annoying when you’re half way through a television show and you get bombarded with five minutes of advertisements? Or when you’re sitting there with your kid and something pops up on TV that is inappropriate or just damn weird? Well, thank goodness for Filtrie. The company was founded in 2014 by a...
Fitbit Just Got Smarter
To be fit, or not to be fit? That is the question. And the answer? Well, the global phenomenon known as Fitbit has it. They’ve undergone a whole lot of changes and additions over the years. The slender, sexy watch is a fitness lovers’ dream, but it seemed to be missing an element. This year,...
M2 Style - Powered By Coach
Everything You Need For Date Night
From left to right: Loafers $269.90 from Merchant 1948, Watch by Armani Exchange, $319 from Smith & Caughey’s, Simple Fare by Karen Mordechai $55 from Father Rabbit, Wallets $300 and $540 from R.M. Williams, Original Beard Oil $14 by Bulldog Skincare, Gentleman EDP, $119 from Givenchy, Plate $39.90 from Father Rabbit, Vase by Good Thing, […]
Taron Egerton, Golden Boy
Action, explosions and impeccable tailoring, the new Kingsman film has it all. Following the worldwide success of the first film of the franchise, Kingsman: The Golden Circle is set to hit the big screens this September and packs a star-studded cast. Taron Egerton talks about the excitement of returning to the role of Eggsy for...
Destination Du Jour – Plazzo Versace Dubai
Dubai, as we all know, is located in the United Arab Emirates and is renowned for luxury, wealth and total opulence – the perfect location to home one of the fashion industry’s most iconic brand’s hotel: Versace. Iconic and ultra-modern architecture fills the skyline of this bodacious city, as it continues to expand and increase […]
Destination Gold Coast: The Island Boutique Hotel
If there’s one thing the Gold Coast is renowned for, aside from the vibrant nightlife and ridiculously good looking weather, it’s Surfers Paradise – the heart and jewel of the crown. However, Surfers has always had a reputation for being relatively gaudy and garish. Many of us wouldn’t consider it as a bucket list destination […]
PEAK PERFORMANCE
God Of Workout
As far as bucket lists go, Joe Naufahu must have a pretty impressive one as he has ticked off a few things that most mortals could only dream about. He has played professional rugby. He is the founder of Ludas Magnus, a gym and a community that has changed the lives of many New Zealanders...
Winning Formula With Brendon Hartley
New Zealand boasts a rich history of names in the realm of motorsport – Chris Amon, Bruce McLaren, Possom Bourne, Greg Murphy, Scott Dixon and Mitch Evans are just a selection of names in the NZ motorsport pantheon. While Kiwi drivers have had success across a variety of motorsport competitions and rulesets, there is one...
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: The Gentle Art
My first sparring session (or ‘roll’, as its known colloquially) was an education into how vulnerable we are. It’s comparable to being thrown into a pool without knowing how to swim, or trying to control a boa constrictor. I remember being absolutely manhandled. Using pressure and techniques completely foreign to me, I was dissected in...
The One To Watch – Opie Bosson
Opie Bosson Reins Supreme In The Twilight Of His Career In a sports world obsessed and put into context by statistics, the phenomenal haul of veteran Kiwi jockey Opie Bosson has to be studied twice to truly appreciate. In a 23 year career in the ruthless racing industry, the 37 year old has amassed over...
Luxury Watches
G-Shock MR-G MRGG2000HA
Available this July (with only 350 available world-wide) the G-Shock MR-G is in a complete class of its own. The ultimate display of watchmaking, stylish, elegant and practical. The name itself is tied into it’s making – M for “Majesty” and R for “Reality”. Based on the design of the Japanese sword, the watch is...
SEIKO Picks of 2017
Seiko Astron GPS Solar Seiko launched the Astron GPS Solar at Baselworld 2012 and five years onward, the range of Astron GPS Solar calibres continues to grow in line with the ever-widening demand for smart watch technologies. The new 8X42 brings the number of active GPS Solar calibers to four in the Astron range and...
Grand SEIKO Hi-Beat Automatic Special Limited Edition
The Grand SEIKO Hi-Beat Automatic timepiece is a must grab for any watch enthusiast. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the 9S movement, this watch features calibre 9S86 (the same movement used in previous GMT models) and a hand crafted and finished dial and hour markers. REF SBGJ229 – $24,600.00...
Ulysse Nardin Picks of 2017
Classic Manufacture “Grand Feu” Emphasis on the perfection of finer details showcases a commitment to precision and meticulousness – everything expected from a true upper tier watch. The Ulysse Nardin Classic Manufacture is exemplary in this field with enamel detailing taking centrestage on the dial. Intensive effort goes into achieving the enameling detailing; Ulysse Nardin...
Motoring
Aston Martin Headquarters: They Were Expecting Me
A short trip up the M40 gets you (me) to Gaydon in Shakespeare county, Warwickshire. Gaydon is a sleepy enough little town, brick and tile homes and a couple of convenience stores, but it is also home to the British Motor Museum and a couple of very impressive car marques. I was there to visit...
Modern-Day Family Values
It seems to me that modern-day family life is not only getting unbelievably busy, but it’s also getting more and more disjointed. What used to be a weekend is now a series of ‘events’ and what used to be interaction now seems to be a group of people at the same location whose minds (and...
Continental Cars – A Lesson in History and Service
The world was a very different place 50 years ago. Wilson and Johnson watched over the UK and the US, while we watched Evel Knievel jump 16 cars in a row (and then fail to jump the fountains at Caesar’s). Bond ‘Only Lived Twice’, The Beatles still topped the charts (and released Sgt Pepper’s) and...
Lexus LC500 Review – The Second Date
First dates can be a nightmare – not the date itself (that’s a different story), I’m talking more about the pressure that surrounds it. It doesn’t help that the date is shrouded in anticipation (I assume from both sides) but if you’re the person organising it – trying to decide on the correct venue, whether...
Health
Your Environment Changes Your Manliness
What makes a man a man? Nature or nurture? That’s a question that could quite quickly become divorced from anything empirical and quickly stray into philosophy. But staying strictly in the world of biology and chemistry, the answer is a little of both. A new study published by the scientific journal, Nature Ecology & Evolution, titled...
4 Ways To Sleep Better
Sleep is that time in your life where you go into a short-term coma and escape the horrors of life. It keeps you at the top of your game and gives you time to sort through the challenges of the day. However, it’s delicate and the smallest thing can ruin your sleep. Of course there’s...
Health News – January 2018
It’s the season of summer sports, so grab your mates and head out to the tennis, races or polo this January. ASB Classic Experience the violence of the swing, the gun-shot thwack of racquet meeting rubber and green felt and the energy of the players as they run, skid and scramble around the court at...
A Must Have For Your First Aid Kit From Comvita
Medihoney® Adhesive Dressings are a waterproof, latex-free hydrogel dressing infused with antibacterial medical grade Manuka honey. These dressings help to speed up the healing process by maintaining a moist environment for optimal wound healing of minor wounds, burns, cuts, grazes and blisters. A must-have for your First Aid Kit and perfect for the whole family....
Man on the Street
Man On The Street – Jason Armstrong
Age: 47 Occupation: Automation Architect What’s your morning routine? Short and sweet; kids get their own breakfast and make their school lunches, so it let’s us get ready pretty quickly. Then it’s just a 3 minute cycle to work. What are the top three things on your bucket list? Fly a helicopter; ski or snowboard Corbet’s...
Man On The Street – Jay Jayaraman
Age: 47 Occupation: Radiologist specializing in sports injuries at Mercy Radiology and Emergency Radiology at Auckland Hospital What’s your morning routine? Up at 0600 for breakfast with the kids. I normally just have a glass of water with Good Green Stuff. Every other day I head to Next Gen for a morning TRX workout with Sean...
Man On The Street – Jonathan Potton
Age: 27 Occupation: Managing Director/Video Producer What’s your morning routine? It tends to vary, as different video shoot projects mean that wake-up times can be all over the place. If it’s a more standard morning, I like to keep things easy – shower, good breakfast, make lunch, and a kiss on the cheek from my...
Man On The Street – James Mazey
Name: James Mazey Occupation: Coffee Sales Technician Age: 34 What’s your morning routine? I have a cup of coffee in bed and then go for a quick 5km run. Back home for a shower, some breakfast and another coffee before heading to work. What’s the top three things on your bucket list? Have a...
Wild
Walk on the Wild Side
Expressionist American photographer, Aaron Siskind once said: ‘Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever…’ We bring you the iconic shots from The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2017, developed and produced by the National History Museum, London. Capturing the most magical parts of...
Behind The Lens: Open Ocean
The thought of delving into the deep and getting face-to-face with some of the world’s biggest and deadliest beasts is not something everyone can face. But it is a different story for underwater videographer and adrenaline junkie, Steve Hathaway. Fascinated about life under the surface, M2 dove straight in when the opportunity arose to talk...
Surgeons of the Sea
Free Willy vs Jaws… who wins? Hollywood has altered our expectations about how this sort of apex predator duel would go down. Unless you spend more time watching documentaries than old movies on VHS, then the answer isn’t so clear. The biggest great white sharks can measure six metres long, weigh more than 2200 kilograms...
11 Deadliest Animals on the Planet, And How to Survive Them
The animal kingdom is a strange and wonderful place. From architects to mimes, assassins to philanderers, each animal has its own niche, a role and place. While we regularly encounter cats, dogs, birds and bugs, our chances of seeing dangerous animals are usually limited to visiting the zoo or watching The Discovery Channel. But while...
Snow
Climbing The Podium: Kiwis at the Winter Paralympics
The Winter Games, both Olympic and Paralympic, usually pass with minimal mention down under, but in the case of the compact Kiwi Paralympian team heading to South Korea this March, there’s reason to take notice. For a global event that is heavily dominated by northern hemisphere athletes, New Zealand participants more than hold their own....
Ski or Die
It was one of the most surprising and amazing moments of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games. Imagine it: standing at the upper lip of the beastly half-pipe, nervousness pounding your brain, millions of people watching you in anticipation. You take a moment to breathe calmly…then you drop into the pipe. You don’t even consider for...
STEF ZEESTRATEN: HALFPIPE HEDONIST
From one of the flattest countries in the world, to the sharp ascents of the Southern Alps, Dutch-born Stef Zeestraten has, as is his wont, carved a name for himself in New Zealand snowboarding folklore. Throughout his 17-year competitive career that saw him peak at 47th in the world in 2008, Zeestraten has followed the serious...
New Zealand Snow Guide 2017
With a cold blast hitting much of New Zealand earlier than expected, ski fields the length of the country have been able to open with bonus time to spare. Seasoned snow bunnies know their spots on both islands, but for those looking to venture out and experience new terrain and thrills, where do you go...
Leadership
The Chair: Rob Campbell
Over the last 30 years Rob Campbell is on the board of some of our largest companies across our largest industries. Currently Chair of Summerset Group Holdings (NZ) and WEL Energy, and a director of SKYCITY Entertainment Group and Precinct Properties as well a director of or advisor to a number of hedge and private...
MARKET LEADER: The driving force behind the real estate evolution
Brendon Skipper’s role as CEO of New Zealand’s No.1 property site, realestate.co.nz, draws on more than 20 years of experience across sales and marketing, property, IT and telecommunications, but he is quick to point out that the CEO role is one that doesn’t come with a manual. Could you describe a standard day for yourself?...
Beyond Traditional – Michael Anderson
MediaWorks CEO, Michael Anderson has leadership experience honed by years at some of Australia’s largest media companies. He led one of Australia’s largest commercial radio groups, Austereo for seven years, was Chairman of Oztam and oOH! Media and a non-Executive Director of Fairfax Australia. But from an environment that is often still associated with the...
Impact From Simplicity
In a world of exponential innovation, disruptive technologies and giddy cryptocurrency speculation a discussion about another KiwiSaver fund might seem a little vanilla. But after a few minutes with Simplicity founder, Sam Stubbs even the most finically unfocused would be hard pressed not to find excitement in compounded interest from saved fees, the growth of...
Gadgets
The Sunrise Smart Pillow
You know how you went to sleep on your dumb pillow last night and thought to yourself “I wish my pillow could double as an artificial sun and also play bluetooth music”? well today your dreams have become reality. The Sunrise Smart Pillow has successfully smashed its targets on Kickstarter as the consumer tech crowd...
Robotic Pillow
If an average night’s sleep is equivalent to eight hours, then you spend a third of your life asleep. Gee whiz. So why not amp up the quality of sleep to increase the quality of your waking moments? Counting sheep, tossing and turning, intrusive thoughts are part of the pursuit of the land of nod,...
LinkSquare
Do you ever look at food in the fridge and think to yourself…“how long have you been sitting there for?” A steak may look alright, but you can never be sure. Eyesight is a gift that we seem to take for granted. At the start of this year, LinkSquare launched a second pair of eyes...
Mavic Air Drone
A new age of droning has begun. Thanks to DJI’s latest Mavic drone, it feels like the sky’s now the limit! A powerful, little device, the Mavic drone is fantastic for consumers as it’s affordable, and compatible to any novices. A three-directional environment sensing provides this designer device with technology on all the other electronic...
Deep Dives
There Is Lots Of Depression In New Zealand
Whilst the subject of depression never really goes away, it has certainly bubbled to the surface lately with the recent quick-fire suicides of high-profile people such as TV superchef Anthony Bourdain and world famous designer Kate Spade. What makes depression hard to understand for most of us is that these were successful people who seemed...
The Modern Day Space Race
The solar system we occupy is a fascinating place, that’s for certain – nine planets that glow as beacons and an uncountable infinity of stars. Beginning in the late 1950s, a race pitted capitalist America against communist Soviet Union to see who was superior with their space technology. The Soviets took the lead by launching...
Who Is Using Your Data?
Zuckerberg: Yeah so if you ever need info about anyone at Harvard Just ask. I have over 4,000 emails, pictures, addresses, SNS [Redacted Friend’s Name]: What? How’d you manage that one? Zuckerberg: People just submitted it. I don’t know why. They “trust me”. Zuckerberg: Dumb f**ks. This was an ironically leaked series of messages between...
All Hail Our Secret Government
It’s a golden time for lobbyists at the moment. We’ve just had a change in government and that means it’s time for everything to change, come what may. Duh, it has to – as the last guys obviously got every single thing wrong! But there’s a slight problem in that, aside from a couple of...
Cover Stories
Strange Magic – Benedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch is one of those guys you don’t forget or mix up with somebody else. He doesn’t have “one of those faces” that everyone else has. You’re not going to mix him up with Chris Pine and Chris Hemsworth, two people that looked so similar their parents both came to the conclusion that they...
Hugh Jackman – Hollywood’s Favourite Wolf
They say nice guys finish last. Hugh Jackman says otherwise. The do-it-all megastar and face of Montblanc is widely regarded as the nicest man in showbiz. A jack of all trades and master of it all. TV? He’s done it. Hollywood? A bankable star and A-lister. Broadway? Conquered it and added not one, but two Tony...
The Good, The Bad And The Loki
A couple of years back I took a paper called “Celebrity Cultures” as part of my Post-Grad. In between the discussions around topics such as the role of paparazzi, fandom, and the power of endorsement, “Persona” was a recurring key concept. Meaning “Mask” in Latin, the persona is essentially a socially constructed image that others...
Chris Pine, A Lead Team Player
Chris Pine is the classic ladies man, designed in a lab somewhere as a weaponised human being with the set purpose of breaking hearts wherever he goes. Born in Los Angeles to Robert Pine and Gwynne Gilford, both of whom who are actors (Robert was a CHiPs co-star). It seems natural in hindsight that the...
Success
Men Of Design: Tim Webber
Tim Webber Born in 1988, Webber grew up in New Zealand and spent his childhood on the floor of his fathers’ plywood business. He always had a fascination with designing and building things. He completed a Bachelor of Design in 2009 and went on to create his own design studio and creates his own brand...
The Importance Of Creating Original Content
If content is king, original content is the Holy Grail. In today’s marketplace, your customers are screaming for exciting, engaging and entertaining original content. How important is creating original content? Well take a look at the world of video streaming. There is now an arms race between the likes of Apple, Netflix and Amazon to...
Impact From Simplicity
In a world of exponential innovation, disruptive technologies and giddy cryptocurrency speculation a discussion about another KiwiSaver fund might seem a little vanilla. But after a few minutes with Simplicity founder, Sam Stubbs even the most finically unfocused would be hard pressed not to find excitement in compounded interest from saved fees, the growth of...
Men Of Design: Paul Izzard
Paul Izzard With more than 20 years of international experience in the industry and having worked in the prestigious APA Design crafting hotels and restaurants in the UK, Paul Izzard is the talk about town. He has been sharpened his teeth on corporate eateries like Subway and Wendy’s, over in the UK (his home stomping-ground)...
Amazing Photos
The Art of Abandonment
Destroyed, decayed and derelict – all key elements that Jonk, a well-seasoned French photographer, seeks in his ultimate subject matter, for his ongoing series depicting abandoned structures. Do you come from a photography background? I did not study photography and learned everything myself, mostly from reading and exchanging ideas with fellow photographers. My background is...
Insta Awesome
He spends his day taking photos of sunrises and sunsets. Yep, I suppose someone’s gotta do it! His life is full of the unknown. He never knows where he’ll be the next day – on the other side of town, on the other side of New Zealand, or on the other side of the world....
One Shot At The Perfect Image
Former rugby league player and award-winning photographer, Russell Ord’s photo technique is quite unorthodox to say the least. He really lives on the edge with his art, and goes to any length to capture the heart of the environment he thrives in. He gets up, close and personal with his subjects, even if those subjects...
The Art Of Fakery
Austrian photographer Gregor Sailer is a changer of landscapes, and a tricker of minds. Photographs in his latest series, The Potemkin Village, strike a sense of confusion… but not everything is as it may seem. While growing up in Tyrol, Austria, Gregor Sailer started taking snaps at a young age and has not stopped...
Sport
Sports – March 2018
The One To Watch: Blair Tuke New Zealand sailing’s unsung hero Team New Zealand trimmer and 49er legend Blair Tuke hasn’t always been in his good mate, Peter Burling’s shadow and he has stepped out of it again by continuing New Zealand’s proud history in the Volvo Ocean Race. Before the America’s Cup became the...
Sport – June 2017
FORMULA ONE, POST BERNIE It may still be the same old picture in the Constructors’ Championship, but reigning champion Nico Rosberg’s replacement, Valtteri Bottas has stepped up to challenge team mate and enfant terrible, Lewis Hamilton. Mercedes’ new boy claimed the recent Russian Grand Prix, while Ferrari’s resurgence has seen Sebastian Vettel as a fixture...
The Monthly Sports Agenda
Motorsport dominates the global sporting landscape in October, with both hemispheres hosting their signature events as their respective seasons heat up: Formula 1 has its busiest month; the WRC finishes off its European window; and three Kiwis are neck and neck for Bathurst and beyond. NBA 2017/18 TIPS OFF It’s all about who can keep up...
Global Goals | Dan Carter
While Dan Carter has spent the last few years playing in France and become a TAG Heuer ambassador alongside global superstars like Bella Hadid, Tom Brady, Cara Delevingne and Chris Hemsworth, his All Black career is well and truly etched into New Zealand history. While his All Black jersey might not have seen action for...
Bucket List Experiences
The Place To Be: Making Luxury A Habit
With a hippie-chic complexion, and a gritty sophistication, the Habitas in Tulum, Mexico is a new jewel in any holiday-goer’s crown. Opened last year by owners Oliver Ripley, Kfir Levy and Edwardo Costillo, this paradise-hotel has since enjoyed much hype, attracting famous celebrities, musicians and party-goers. Situated on its own private beach and just approximately...
The Edge Of The World
There’s no reason not to love a good holiday. But what if you’re looking for a bit more inspiration from your holidaying experience than you get from a traditional Kiwi bach or tent break? Where to then? We at M2 have compiled a list of the top 6 most architecturally beautiful holiday destinations from around...
East Meets West
My journey to Hong Kong started by stepping on board one of Cathay Pacific’s direct flights from Auckland to Hong Kong and settling into the luxurious business class service. Being able to fully stretch out and enjoy the long flight while also getting work done was a pleasure thanks to Cathay’s wonderful flight staff. The...
The Place To Be
Race To The Hills A mad group start on the 5th stage of Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge; these motorbikers are ready to burn some serious rubber. One of the world’s most prestigious international racing racks, the Desert Challenge is stretched over five days and reaches across the United AraB Emirates. The rusty colours of the...
Man Made
Minute Made – Well, 69 seconds, to be exact.
Having recently been behind the wheel of the latest Honda Civic hatch and the new (and impressive) Civic Type-R, it seemed only right to visit the Swindon plant to see where and how they had been created. Call me a bit of a geek if you like, but I am actually fascinated by how things...
M – The Heart and Seoul of BMW
Over easter; BMW invited me to Seoul to stretch the legs of their M-Sport range on the tarmac of its Driving Centre in Incheon, South Korea. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I sure wasn’t going to ‘passover’! For those of you that don’t know, here’s a brief history lesson. Officially founded on March 7,...
Wheels News – February 2018
What you need to know in the World of cars this February. URUS A super sports car soul and the functionality typical for an SUV. Introducing the Urus, the world’s first Super Sport Utility Vehicle. Produced by Lamborghini, the URUS opens up new possibilities both on and off road! What? Powered by both a jet...
Full Throttle Zero Emissions
Heading over to Hong Kong to watch the Formula E was a breeze with Cathay Pacific. Flying over in business class is the definition of “life well travelled”.Born in Auckland, Mitch Evans is a very talented, trophy–winning racing driver taking Formula-E by storm. He’s already driven the Jaguar to its first-ever podium spot and has...
Entertainment
Assassins Creed Origin Review
You slowly look to the left, spotting your target. Unable to fully scope the terrain you let your pet eagle scout the area from above and highlight enemies for you. Scaling the nearby building you wait for your target to get near. You dive towards him as a hidden retractable blade flicks out from your...
Forza Motorsport 7 Review
700 cars. 700 cars!!!!! I’m never going to have the time to race in 700 cars. That’s a huge number. These aren’t just 100 cars with 7 slight variations to each – these are 700 unique vehicles. A few days back my go to car was a 1932 Ford De Luxe coupe. Today it’s the...
ATTEND – June 2017
DHL Lions Series Our British and Irish rugby foes are coming to town as the British and Irish Lions take on New Zealand in 10 games, including three test matches, around the nation. Kiwis will be out in force as the nation blacks out for a series that always fires everyone up. It has been...
Book reviews – March 2018
By Tim Lawrence I haven’t read the first two Orphan X novels, but I did read and review another Hurwitz novel last year, Tell No Lies, where I said: “ The story is set in San Francisco, the hero is a rich kid with a tough, wealthy mother; he gives up everything to marry his...
Wine
The Best Reds
Throughout the year we are lucky enough to sample some incredible wines. It is always the best of these wines that we feature in our pages and while we don’t feature every wine we get sent, we are always overwhelmed at the calibre of wines that keep coming through the M2 doors. There are, however, ...
Que Syrah Syrah
Syrah originated from the northern Rhône region of southeastern of France and is in fact the offspring of two relatively obscure grape varietals Dureza and Mondeuse blanche. While both of these are barely in existence today, Syrah is now the 7th most popular grape in the world, grown across the globe in wine growing regions...
Cyclones & Grapes The Making of a Unique Vintage
If you thought that 2017’s random weather patterns had ruined your weekend plans spare a thought for our nation’s winemakers whose reputations hinge on one of the more challenging vintages in recent history. With Cyclone Debbie, Cyclone Donna, Cyclone Cook and other extreme weather events impacting vineyards all over the country winemakers have had a...
Pinot Noir Game Changers
The Pinot Noir grape hails from Burgundy in France. While their origins are in France you’ll find that our New Zealand Pinot Noirs are quite unique. It is this uniqueness that has our wine producers looking to Pinot Noir to being the next big export success – on the back of their outstanding success with...
Drink
The Single Malt Whisky Night
Recently a few of us lads in the neighborhood got together and established the Renfrew Whisky Appreciation Society. While it sounds incredibly sophisticated, it’s not. It is a bunch of blokes looking for a good excuse to imbibe good whisky. The concept is simple, it always revolves around Single Malt whisky and entry is by...
Getting Off Scotch Free
It seems wrong to trifle with the flavour profile of a good single malt whisky, but it can make the perfect base for a classic drink. Two cocktails we can recommend making with the Single Malt 12 Year Glenfiddich is the Spicy Rob Roy or the Classic Whisky Sour. You can find the recipes on...
Single Minded
It might seem to some like sacrilege to sully a good single malt whisky by turning it into a cocktail. Especially, something like a Glenfiddich’s single malt 12 year whisky. But as these two examples prove, it is quite possible to use the sophisticated flavour profile of this wonderful whisky as an accommodating foundation to...
Que Syrah Syrah
Syrah originated from the northern Rhône region of southeastern of France and is in fact the offspring of two relatively obscure grape varietals Dureza and Mondeuse blanche. While both of these are barely in existence today, Syrah is now the 7th most popular grape in the world, grown across the globe in wine growing regions...
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